Summary of Duties

This position involves assisting the Marching Band Director with all logistics and organization of the DeWitt High School Marching Band program. DeWitt Public Schools seeks a dynamic and versatile educator to support and enhance its comprehensive music and arts programming. The role encompasses multiple instructional and extracurricular responsibilities across both middle and high school levels, requiring qualifications to teach secondary band instruction for 6th through 8th grade students. Additionally, the position includes responsibilities as a Visual and Performing Arts elective teacher. This collaborative role is essential in maintaining the excellence of DeWitt's music education program while providing students with high-quality instrumental and artistic instruction. This position requires completion of Schedule B work (supplemental contracted duties beyond the regular teaching day) including after-school rehearsals, evening concerts, Band Booster meetings, weekend competitions, and other music program events throughout the academic year.

Reports to

DeWitt High School Principal

Qualifications

Past experience working with competitive marching bands is recommended, but not required, for consideration
Demonstrated ability and experience with the instruction and supervision of high school students
Bachelor’s degree and certification
Brass specialist preferred, but open to excellent candidates with other appropriate skills
Punctuality and good attendance mandatory
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a school instructional team
Ability to work with other members of the music department toward common goals
Willing to meet rehearsal and performance schedules currently in place
Willing to work with the Band Booster group in support of the band program
Positive attitude about students is required

Responsibilities

Marching Band & Yearbook

The Assistant Marching Band Director, along with the Marching Band Director, ensures that DeWitt High School is well-represented at all competitions and football games during the marching band season
The Assistant Marching Band Director is also responsible for elective visual arts courses, yearbook - Schedule B duties
Assists the Marching Band Director with the supervision of DHS students at school, while traveling, and visiting off-site locations (competitions, band camp, state finals at Ford Field, etc). Maintains high-standards for student behavior and engagement as representatives of DHS
Assists with the supervision of rehearsals and meetings with students, with discipline and student management situations
Help with the communication with parents, attend parent informational meetings, collaborate with staff and parent volunteers. Instruct and support student leaders
Encourage and enlist parent volunteers to fulfill needed roles throughout the marching band season
Assist in communicating with school administration, staff, parents, students, and band director as needed
Assists with recording marching band student attendance. Track student attendance, tardies and excused absences. Investigates unexcused absences
Assists with the maintenance of a calendar and provide timely announcements and reminders of upcoming events. Ensures students are informed and on-task
Assist director and instructional staff with the audition/selection process
Assist with uniform distribution and maintenance as needed
Work with director to identify ways to involve the marching band in DeWitt community events
Assist with instruction at all 6-9 pm Monday Night Rehearsals
Work in conjunction with the director to identify and allocate funds for purchases, such as arrangements, supplies, and instruments
Help ensure that all instruments are in proper working condition (functional, tuned, and repaired if necessary)
Facilitate the movement of equipment and supplies to and from rehearsals, competitions, and performances. Assist director with planning and organization of time and materials
Assist director with arranging the scheduling transportation with DPS transportation department
Ensure discretion and protect student privacy while handling sensitive or personal information
Assist the Marching Band Director with the tracking of academic achievement and progress of members of DHS MB
Additional duties and required or as needed

Middle School Band

Middle School band director grades can consist of grades 6-8
Coordinate with the High School band director to streamline and assure the band program aligns with the High School Band Directors vision
Additional duties as required or as needed

Visual Production

Teach various visual and performing arts elective courses, encouraging creativity and performance skills among high school students

High School Year Book

Oversees the creation, design, and production of the DeWitt High School yearbook, fostering student creativity, responsibility, and collaboration

Compensation

The district may recognize up to 3 years of relevant experience

Compensation to be paid per DEA Contract – Marching Band – Schedule B

Compensation to be paid per DEA Contract – Year Book – Schedule B

Work Schedule

2025-2026 School Year per Master Agreement

Duties to Begin

With the start of the 2025-2026 Marching Band Season

FLSA

Exempt

HS Assistant Marching Band Director - 1.0 FTE